Greek Gods

Sister and wife of Zeus, protector of marriage

• Dionysus

• Demeter

• Hera

• Athena

What makes a myth different from many other kinds of stories?

• A myth always has a happy ending

• A myth is a fictional story used to explain natural events such as weather.

• A myth has imaginary creatures

Myths are found in every

• culture

• customs

• beliefs and values

The goddess Demeter is

• Goddess of light and love

• Goddess of love

• Goddess of the harvest

Poseidon is...

• The god of the sea

• The god of the winds

• The god of good fortune

What is Hera's title?

• Queen of all women

• Queen of the gods

• Queen of Heaven

What is Zeus's symbol?

• thunderbolt

• trident

• helmet and spear

What is Athena's title?

• Goddess of Light and Love

• Goddess of Wisdom

• Goddess of the Sun

What is Athena's symbol?

• Grain

• Peacock

• Owl

Who is Artemis?

• Goddess of grain and wheat

• Goddess of the harvest

• Goddess of the hunt